Apparent
Apparent adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.
Usage example: it's apparent from the smile on her face that she got a part in the play
Nearby Word: apparently
Enigmatic
Enigmatic adjective - Being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain.
Usage example: the discovery of the abandoned ship in mid ocean remains one of the most enigmatic episodes in seafaring history
Both words in one sentence
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The city is quarantined due to an apparent plague, and there are three enigmatic gangs known as the Reapers, the Dust Men, and the First Sons who begin a turf war over the city.
Source: City Noir -
Soon after, the city is quarantined due to an apparent plague and three enigmatic gangs known as the Reapers, the Dust Men, and the First Sons begin a turf war over the city.
Source: Video Game / inFAMOUS
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